Where would Caddy go in 2012

[aussierulesrules]

Why do North want Caddy anyway, with the likes of Ziebell, Cunnington, Swallow, Bastinac and Anthony already in their midfield? Isn't Caddy just more of the same? Would have thought they'd be better off getting someone like Kennedy in the draft, to eventually take over from Boomer and to provide forward crumbing in the meantime? Or Garlett, to provide that outside run, carry and polish and goalkicking? Seems odd to me.

Not convinced I want us to get Caddy, either, especially if Stringer happens to still be available in the draft. He sounds like a taller, better and more versatile version of Caddy (as long as he gets over his broken leg sufficiently, which he already seems to have, to a good degree).

 

[Joshen]

Why do North want Caddy anyway, with the likes of Ziebell, Cunnington, Swallow, Bastinac and Anthony already in their midfield? Isn't Caddy just more of the same?

There is already a massive difference between the 5 mentioned without adding Caddy to the mix.

 

[Spitta09]

Why do North want Caddy anyway, with the likes of Ziebell, Cunnington, Swallow, Bastinac and Anthony already in their midfield? Isn't Caddy just more of the same? Would have thought they'd be better off getting someone like Kennedy in the draft, to eventually take over from Boomer and to provide forward crumbing in the meantime? Or Garlett, to provide that outside run, carry and polish and goalkicking? Seems odd to me.

Not convinced I want us to get Caddy, either, especially if Stringer happens to still be available in the draft. He sounds like a taller, better and more versatile version of Caddy (as long as he gets over his broken leg sufficiently, which he already seems to have, to a good degree).

Liam Anthony and as much as i like him Sam Gibson are the sort of players he could push out of our midfield. There is no question about the ability of the players mentioned to find the ball however they lack a bit of outside class and polish that a Caddy could provide.
As for taking over from Boomer Atley and Harper are our two main hopes developing.

 

[aussierulesrules]

There is already a massive difference between the 5 mentioned without adding Caddy to the mix.

I have to say I'm not really all that familiar with Bastinac and Anthony, but are they not considered "inside mids" like Caddy? If not then that's fair enough. I was just under the impression they were all reasonably similar and didn't necessarily have a heap of pace.

Liam Anthony and as much as i like him Sam Gibson are the sort of players he could push out of our midfield. There is no question about the ability of the players mentioned to find the ball however they lack a bit of outside class and polish that a Caddy could provide.

"Outside class and polish"? Of all the things Caddy is renowned for, those are not necessarily two things I have heard that he necessarily possesses in any great quantity. From what I've heard he is a "bulldozing, big-bodied inside mid", who has a booming, albeit not overly precise kick on him and isn't particularly quick, so if you're after that "outside class and polish" that is why I suggested the likes of Garlett and Menzel, or Kennedy, for his extreme speed, neat left foot and goalkicking.

 

[Hard_to_Beat]

A good side can accommodate 8 inside midfielders if 5 of them can play another role as well.

Swallow - inside
Garlett - inside
Adams - inside/outside/half forward
Ziebell - inside/half back/forward pocket
Cunnington - inside/forward pocket
Greenwood - inside/half back
Caddy - inside/forward
Wells - inside/outside/half forward/half back.

 

[aussierulesrules]

A good side can accommodate 8 inside midfielders if 5 of them can play another role as well.

Swallow - inside
Garlett - inside
Adams - inside/outside/half forward
Ziebell - inside/half back/forward pocket
Cunnington - inside/forward pocket
Greenwood - inside/half back
Caddy - inside/forward
Wells - inside/outside/half forward/half back.

Where do Anthony and Bastinac play? Is Caddy enough of an upgrade on someone like Anthony, or Gibson, if he pushes them out of a spot, as someone else mentioned and if so, do they have another spot that they are ideally suited to, or is he pushing them right out of the side for just a slight upgrade?

The Garlett I was referring to is Dayle Garlett, BTW, in case there was any confusion there.

 

[Spitta09]

"Outside class and polish"? Of all the things Caddy is renowned for, those are not necessarily two things I have heard that he necessarily possesses in any great quantity. From what I've heard he is a "bulldozing, big-bodied inside mid", who has a booming, albeit not overly precise kick on him and isn't particularly quick, so if you're after that "outside class and polish" that is why I suggested the likes of Garlett and Menzel, or Kennedy, for his extreme speed, neat left foot and goalkicking.

From what I saw of him at GC this year he can play insider and has an outside side of his game- can kick running goals and play up forward. He would be an asset at north melbourne either way.
As already said we have speedy type players coming through in Atley, harper and macmillan.

 

[aussierulesrules]

He can certainly play up forward, that is true and if you already have enough speed then it sounds like you're pretty set. You certainly won't have much trouble winning contested ball if you snaffle him. I reckon Geelong need him more than you guys though, by the sound of it.

 

[Hard_to_Beat]

Where do Anthony and Bastinac play? Is Caddy enough of an upgrade on someone like Anthony, or Gibson, if he pushes them out of a spot, as someone else mentioned and if so, do they have another spot that they are ideally suited to, or is he pushing them right out of the side for just a slight upgrade?

The Garlett I was referring to is Dayle Garlett, BTW, in case there was any confusion there.

Anthony and Gibson play outside at the moment. Gibson can also play inside. Anthony is best suited to half forward.

 

[Hard_to_Beat]

He can certainly play up forward, that is true and if you already have enough speed then it sounds like you're pretty set. You certainly won't have much trouble winning contested ball if you snaffle him. I reckon Geelong need him more than you guys though, by the sound of it.

Geelong need 10 footballers.

Geelong have no god given right to premierships.

They have had their time and now they need to rebuild like everybody else.

 

[Jhye Clark 13]

Geelong need 10 footballers.

Geelong have no god given right to premierships.

They have had their time and now they need to rebuild like everybody else.

What do you have against Geelong?

You are not only a troll but one who knows very little about football.

By the sounds of your suggestions that Garlett and Wells are inside players proves my theory.

I'm guessing you're old enough to remember the 94 prelim final.

 

[roos_fanatic08]

What do you have against Geelong?

You are not only a troll but one who knows very little about football.

By the sounds of your suggestions that Garlett and Wells are inside players proves my theory.

I'm guessing you're old enough to remember the 94 prelim final.

Cruize Garlett is an inside footballer. Plain and simple.

Wells is an excellent clearance footballer when he plays in the middle.

 

[Jhye Clark 13]

Oh Boy, I never understand why Nth Melbourne was so hated by the public until this week.

 

[aussierulesrules]

Oh Boy, I never understand why Nth Melbourne was so hated by the public until this week.

Imagine how intolerable it's going to be if they get right up into premiership contention?

 

[Jmac2225]

Cruize Garlett is an inside footballer. Plain and simple.

Wells is an excellent clearance footballer when he plays in the middle.

Hahahahahahahahahaha!!!!!!!!! LMFAO bigfooty cracks me up

 

[Jhye Clark 13]

Imagine how intolerable it's going to be if they get right up into premiership contention?

I don't mind Nth to be honest although recent readings are changing my mind rapidly.

IMO they aren't far off from a premiership and are building a pretty good list to challenge fairly soon.

You're right though, I think it's going to be near intolerable.

 

[TheKanga]

You can't deny Geelong fans have been incredibly obnoxious during this Josh Caddy saga.
What a player chooses to go to North over Geelong? What is this madness!?

Either way we will all find out next week, if he chooses Geelong or St Kilda we are better off without him anyway.
We only want players that are giving 110% for North.

 

[strauchnyy]

Tippet deciding on Sydney puts Geelong even further into the box seat.

Now that GC don't need to trade for an active first round (for tippet) their needs fall right towards geelong's inactivated compensation pick.

It would take caddy to advise GC that under no circumstances is he to be traded to geelong for us not to get him.

I believe caddy would understand now that GC would want to trade with Geelong and that may be another reason for him to nominate, say 2 or 3 clubs.

Will probably get 15 north fans attacking me now by saying ooooo he barracked for north so he will pick ussss - well that is just sheer bullsh*t. No player moves to the club they barracked for as a kid. Nobody.

Will be interesting to see what happens.. Trade week usually surprises and caddy could end up at richmond for all we (and especially you north fans with 'inside' info) know.

 

[NiceCunnington]

Cruize Garlett is most definitely an inside player. In fact, the knock on him is that he doesn't do anything else. He is purely a stoppage player. I'm not sure what's so hilarious about that. Maybe the opposition fans laughing at that statement are thinking of someone else.

As for Caddy, hopefully this Tony Sheahan is on the money. Don't know much about him and if he's normally reliable.

 

[Thewlis Dish]

Oh Boy, I never understand why Nth Melbourne was so hated by the public until this week.

Cruize Garlett is in inside midfielder. Dayne Garlett is an outside runner. Daniel Wells has the ability to play both an inside and outside game.

Hope that helps.

 

[Jhye Clark 13]

Cruize Garlett is in inside midfielder. Dayne Garlett is an outside runner. Daniel Wells has the ability to play both an inside and outside game.

Hope that helps.

It would help if you watched your side.

Garlett being classified as an inside mid is probably the most stupid comment I've heard in the past week.

 

[NiceCunnington]

Oh dear.

 

[Thewlis Dish]

It would help if you watched your side.

Garlett being classified as an inside mid is probably the most stupid comment I've heard in the past week.

Which Garlett?

 

[Daz]

Hahahahahahahahahaha!!!!!!!!! LMFAO bigfooty cracks me up

It would help if you watched your side.

Garlett being classified as an inside mid is probably the most stupid comment I've heard in the past week.

Are these guys serious?

Cruize is absolutely an inside mid. He actually can't play anywhere else on the field.

Wells has played as an inside mid ever since Brad Scott came to the club. The move to winning his own ball turned his career around.

 

[Hunters Host #3]

Cruize is an inside mid mate.

You're looking foolish. It's why he has had such a difficult time breaking into the squad.